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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.25, 424.80 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.25, 424.80 and 146.22 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.25 : 424.80 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.25/424.80 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.25x = 424.80 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.25x = 62,114.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,114.26/283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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